Granutools

What we do: Granutools is a Belgian company specializing in the development and manufacturing of advanced laboratory and industrial instruments for the physical characterization of powders. Their unique product range includes instruments such as Granuflow, Granuheap, Granudrum, Granupack, and Granucharge, designed to analyze powder behavior including flowability, cohesion, density, and triboelectric charge. These tools serve diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, metals, ceramics, polymers, and food, supporting R&D and production processes by providing accurate, operator-independent measurements based on clear physical principles.

Location: The company is headquartered at Rue Jean Lambert Defrêne 107, 4340 Awans, Belgium.

History: Founded in 2016 by Filip Francqui and Geoffroy Lumay, Granutools was created to bridge the gap between expensive, complex shear cell systems and manual powder testing devices. Since its inception, the company has focused on innovation and customer-centric development, continuously improving its instruments to better understand powder behavior and meet industrial needs.

Organization & culture: Granutools employs a team of 18 passionate professionals who foster a culture of teamwork, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. The company values innovation, excellence, and accessibility in scientific research, encouraging active contribution from all members and valuing diverse skills and experiences.

Recent developments: Granutools recently introduced the GranuPack Permeability instrument, enhancing their product line with advanced capabilities to measure powder permeability. Their instruments combine strict initialization protocols with high automation, using technologies such as image analysis and laser sensing to provide precise and relevant data for powder characterization.